I buy the real small containers and make sure that I close them tight when I am done but when I go back to use it a month or so later it has already started hardening. I end up throwing it and going and buying more. can you soften or moisten it again?
2007-01-12 06:16:03 · 4 answers · asked by Sandy D 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
My dad used to with a tiny bit of water. Be sure to blend really well to eliminate lumps. Only do this once or twice because any more & it will take forever to dry.
2007-01-12 06:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by Treadstone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband buys Fast N Final Spackling and uses it once and throws the rest out because it gets hard so the other day I found a large tub of it that had gotten hard and remembered my mom putting bread in brown sugar to keep it soft s0 I stuck a slice in and closed it tight..I forgot about it till he needed some again and when I opened it it was soft as can be.....he thought I was smart, didnt want to tell he it was my moms idea LOL
2016-09-22 07:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by LMN 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with compound i cover the top of it with water after i smooth it out flat. (pour it off before you use it next, or just mix it in). with spackle, which is supposed to be kind of dry anyways, add a couple of drops of water before you put it away. then add a few more when you go to use it, if needed. also, store it in the basement in a cool location.
2007-01-12 06:52:28 · answer #3 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use linseed oil
2014-10-04 05:21:21 · answer #4 · answered by john 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋